Northern Ireland v Lithuania betting tips: Chance for home cheer

Northern Ireland are 15/2 to be beaten while the draw is priced at 16/5, with another 0-0 draw here 15/2.

Northern Ireland v Lithuania head-to-head

Shayne Lavery and Daniel Ballard scored their first international goals as Northern Ireland enjoyed a 4-1 win in Lithuania in the only previous meeting between these teams.

Ballard’s first-half strike was followed by a Conor Washington penalty but Lithuania soon pulled one back and were only denied an equaliser by a penalty save from Bailey Peacock-Farrell (pictured).

Lavery’s goal on his first competitive start was a decisive third and there was time for Paddy McNair to add a fourth from the spot which sealed Baraclough’s first competitive win inside 90 minutes a year after his first game in charge.

Northern Ireland v Lithuania key battles

Northern Ireland’s victory was achieved without the likes of Jonny Evans, Stuart Dallas and Josh Magennis so they should have a stronger team out on Friday.

Evans continues to battle a long-standing foot injury and will be treated with caution but the Leicester defender could start.

Dallas is yet to score for club or country this season, after netting eight goals for Leeds last season, and can be backed at 10/3 to end his drought in Northern Ireland v Lithuania betting tips.

Northern Ireland will need to keep an eye on midfielder Fedor Cernych, who scored two of Lithuania’s three goals against Bulgaria.

The 30-year-old has also notched in his last three appearances for Polish side Jagiellonia and is 4/1 to be on target again here or 10/1 to open the scoring.

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